HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07 -- Summer-FallFast Fact: The City Council will be holding additional work session meetings
various times throughout the year. These work sessions are open to the public.
Agendas for the work sessions will be available on the website prior to the meeting,
at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. Select Government, Council, Agenda Packets, 2016.
Upcoming Work Sessions: July 14, August 11, September 8
Construction Begins in
Downtown Corcoran
Have you notfced all the actfvity in the
downtown business area of Corcoran? The
City utflity and street improvements
contfnue in downtown Corcoran.
Phase 1, which includes Commerce Street
south of County Road 10 and north of
Auger Avenue, is currently in progress.
Installatfon of sanitary sewer is
approximately 20% complete, installatfon
of the water main is approximately 15%
complete, and installatfon of storm sewer
is 10% complete. Road is closed at
Commerce Street and County Road 10,
with traffic detoured to 75th Avenue
North and County Road 116. Phase 1 is
scheduled to be completed by mid-July.
Phase 2 of the infrastructure project
includes Auger Avenue and Commerce
Street and is scheduled to begin mid-July.
Phase 3 of the infrastructure project
includes 75th Avenue North and is
scheduled to begin mid-October.
For weekly status updates on the
downtown Corcoran utflity and street
improvements project, please click here.
Summer/Fall 2016
Momentum
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Corcoran News
Summer/Fall 2016
A few years back I read the book “One word that will change your life” by Dan Britton and
others. The basic premise is to get away from endless goals and focus on one word that will
be your driving force for the year. Here is a recap of my words since my initfal reading.
2014: Focus
I began working for the City in July 2013 and with six months under my belt had a sense of
the organizatfon and what areas needed attentfon. The emphasis on focus helped to select
areas to concentrate the energy of the organizatfon which included reviewing our
processes, people, and structure. It was also in 2014 when the Council adopted its mission,
vision, values, and strategic goals.
2015: Action
Having a strong sense of where we wanted to go, I chose actfon as my 2015 word. This
provided the boost to take on important projects at the directfon of Council. This included
the reorganizatfon of the Administratfon Department, setting up systems for the new
suburban development taking place, securing $50,000 in grant funds towards our goals,
and moving forward with the downtown utflity and street improvement project to name
just a few.
2016: Momentum
This brings me to 2016, in which my word is the tftle of this artfcle. Momentum. Big
projects are moving forward, new investments are being seen around the community, a
new staff structure is in place, community outreach is increasing, financial objectfves are
being achieved, and long-term planning is taking place. While some may not see a big
difference, I see an organizatfon building on successes and increasingly capable at all levels
to meet the needs of the City today as well in the years ahead. I’m proud to be a part of
such a great community and I look forward to building off the momentum as we
contfnually strive towards the City’s goals through our adopted vision:
“The City of Corcoran will expand opportunities for its residents by supporting life cycle
housing, recreational amenities, a vibrant business community, and a strong downtown city
center while preserving its natural character and agricultural roots.”
Sincerely,
Brad Martens
City Administrator
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City Council 2016 Strategic Goals Updates
In 2015, the City Council directed staff to focus on seven strategic goals for the
City. Here is an update on how each strategic goal is progressing in 2016:
Complete Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
Constructfon has begun with focus on the northern project boundary (near County
Road 10). Constructfon will contfnue through summer 2016. Click here for weekly
updates to the downtown utflity and street improvement project.
Pave Gravel Collector Roads
Staff is working on background informatfon on the costs of maintaining paved and
gravel roads; staff is also drafling an assessment policy for consideratfon in late July
or early August.
Regional Recreation Amenity Plan
(Athletic Complex on Roehlke property)
Discussion took place at the February 11 Work Session, and March 10 City Council
meetfng. This item will have contfnued discussion as part of the 2017 budget
process.
Establish a Business Group
As part of the survey of downtown business owners, staff asked about the desire of
having a Corcoran business group. Limited support existed and no further actfon is
being taken at this tfme.
Establish Night to Unite! Program
The City is going to build on the success of the 2015 Night to Unite! program. This
year’s events will take place on Tuesday, August 2. New this year the City will be
hostfng an event at the Corcoran Public Works facility. Updates on the 2016 Night
to Unite! will be available on the City’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. See page
5 for Night to Unite! 2016 event informatfon.
Update Sign Ordinance
The City Council adopted the updated ordinance at the July 23, 2015, City Council
meetfng.
Improve the City Council Chamber
Video recording equipment is installed and being tested. The goal is to have the
system up and running in July. This will allow video of City Council meetfngs to be
placed on the City’s website for the public to view.
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Recycling Guide
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Environmental Page 12
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City Updates
The City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday’s of the month at 7:00 pm at City Hall. The
following is a recap of a selection of items discussed at meetings since the last newsletter. A full recap
can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes on the City’s website .
Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
Approved constructfon materials testfng service with Braun Intertec.
Approved easement purchase agreements.
Elm Creek Watershed Water Quality Regulations and Projected Impact
Reviewed antfcipated work related to water quality regulatfons; heard an update from
Commissioner Jon Bottema on discussions from the Elm Creek Watershed Commission.
Reappointed Jon Bottema to the Elm Creek Watershed Commission.
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Most Requested
Building Permit Fees
Reroofing, Re-siding $91 each
Windows-in same openings $91
Furnace or A/C unit
Replacement $76/unit
Gas Fireplace $101
General Plumbing $51+
Water Heater Replacement $21
Water Soflener Replacement $16
*All of the above fees include the State
Surcharge ($1) and can typically be issued
immediately at City Hall.
Building a Deck? There are a lot of
composite or “maintenance free”
decking materials being sold at
popular home improvement stores
such as Menards, Home Depot, and
Lowes, etc. These composites are not
specifically approved by State Building
Code and require testfng, approvals,
and licensing to prove they meet
minimum Code standards. Some
manufacturers do not have their
product properly tested and licensed,
which means they will not pass State
Building Code and cannot be used.
Others may require smaller joist
spacing or special fasteners. Please
contact Metro West Inspectfons at
763-479-1720 to check if your
proposed product is an approved
decking material.
If you have any other building code
related questfons please stop by the
Corcoran City Hall or call Mike
Pritchard at 763-400-7033.
City Updates Continued...
General Obligation Bonds — Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
Received an update on the City’s bond ratfng and results of a bond sale; awarded the sale
of bonds for the project with a true interest cost of 1.72%.
Neighborhood Meeting Recap — Willow/Larkin Drive Pavement Project
Received a report following up on the March 29 neighborhood meetfng; staff was directed
to work on obtaining financial informatfon related to maintaining paved and gravel roads,
and to drafl an assessment policy for review.
Staff is reviewing the assessment policy and will be ready for Council review in late July or
early August.
Annual Fire Department Reports
Received updates from the Fire Chiefs of the City’s three fire departments (Hanover,
Loretto, and Rogers).
Ravinia 4th Addition PUD Final Plan and Plat
Approved the final plat and development contract for Ravinia 4th additfon; this additfon
includes the platting of 44 lots bringing the total number of approved lots to 145.
Park Dedication Ordinance Amendment—Draft for Council Review
Presented a drafl of the updated park dedicatfon ordinance, Council provided feedback on
the drafl ordinance; drafl ordinance will come back to Council for consideratfon at a future
meetfng.
2015 Surplus Allocation
Directed staff to use the 2015 surplus to eliminate an unfunded liability from a previous
development, allocate monies towards building reserves in the directfon of the established
fund balance goal, and place the remaining balance in a long range planning fund.
2015 Audit
Abdo, Eick and Meyers presented the results of the 2015 audit which included a clean
opinion (best available); accepted the 2015 audit results.
Compensation Study Survey Results
Accepted the results of the compensatfon study and appointed a sub-committee of Mayor
Guenthner and Councilmember LaFave to further review the informatfon.
Crew Leader Appointment — Brandon Heinz
Appointed Brandon Heinz to the positfon of Public Works Crew Leader.
Improvement Hearing — Dust Control Treatements 2016
A Public Hearing meetfng was held on May 26, regarding Dust Control treatments in 2016.
Ordered improvement of dust control treatments to be applied, with an amendment to
remove petftfoned streets from the program.
City Initiated Private Drive Ordinance
Approved the ordinance amendment allowing private drives that access paved roads to be
gravel afler a 75 foot paved apron. Directed staff to look into issues associated to building
rights related to the private drive discussion.
Corcoran Southeast Plan and Design Guideline Update
Approved ordinances and resolutfons to adopt the Southeast Plan and Design Guidelines.
Sketch Plan for Roalstad Property
Reviewed a sketch plan for 11 lots off of King Ben Road; provided feedback on street
alignment, tree preservatfon, and trails/sidewalks.
Solar Workshop Follow-Up
Directed staff to drafl an ordinance to be reviewed at the Planning Commission meetfng on
August 4, and at the Council meetfng on August 25.
Corcoran Southeast District Market Analysis
Approved staff to proceed with a downtown market study using long range planning funds
to pay for City costs; half of the costs of the project will be funded by a Hennepin County
grant.
Ordinance Update to Allow Minor Subdivisions
Received staff request to amend ordinance to allow for minor subdivisions through
administratfve approval; Directed staff to drafl an ordinance amendment for the Planning
Commission meetfng on August 4, and at the Council meetfng on August 25.
Building Permits
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Parks & Recreation
Source: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/eab/index.html
What is Emerald Ash Bore (EAB)?
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a non-natfve invasive insect that destroys ash trees. A
quarantfne has been placed on Ramsey, Hennepin, Houston, and Winona countfes to
help slow the spread of EAB. It is against the law to move the following items out of
EAB-quarantfned countfes:
Firewood from hardwood trees
Entfre ash trees
Ash limbs or branches
Ash logs or untreated ash lumber with bark attached
Uncomposted ash chips and uncomposted ash bark
chips great than 1 inch in two dimensions
When Can I Detect Emerald Ash Bore?
Late winter is a good tfme to discover EAB infested ash by
looking for woodpecker actfvity. Here is what to look for:
Light-colored patches on the trunk and large branches
where woodpeckers have flaked off bark
Holes within the light colored patches where woodpeckers have dug out larvae
What Do I Need to Know?
EAB kills ash trees, and it does so in great numbers. In North America, it has already
killed millions of ash trees. Once established, tree diseases do not go away on their
own. EAB will have a huge effect on Minnesota’s landscape and the 998 million ash
trees that grow in our citfes and forests. Tree experts estfmate that if Minnesota
experiences widespread infestatfon, it will lose most, if not all, of its ash trees. When
EAB adult insects emerge from a tree, they usually only fly a couple of hundred yards to
another tree to lay eggs. Though they do not fly far, they fly in abundance, and there is
little tree experts think they can do to stop its inevitable spread. Repercussions to citfes
and towns include loss of street trees, property values, beauty , and shade, decreased
air quality, increased electricity use during hot weather, and costs for removing dead
trees and plantfng new ones.
Why Do We Need to be Concerned?
Confirmed trees aftficted with EAB were found in Ramsey County, near Highway 280.
The Twin Citfes quarantfne area now includes both Hennepin and Ramsey countfes. In
additfon, Houston county located in southeastern Minnesota, received a state/federal
quarantfne in early 2009 afler reports confirmed discovery of the insect across the
Mississippi River border in Wisconsin.
In the 1960s, ash trees were supported by many foresters as good replacements for the
elm trees taken out by Dutch elm disease. Statewide, there are approximately 937
million ash trees, the second highest in the natfon afler Maine.
References: Emerald Ash Borer Status
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Plant Protection Quarentine (PPQ)
University of Minnesota, Extension Service
Fast Fact: Many homeowners and tree care professionals want to protect ash
trees from EAB. Much has been learned about these insects, and methods to
protect Ash trees. For more information visit:
http://www.emeraldashborer.info/documents/Multistate_EAB_Insecticide_Fact_Sheet.pdf
In Minnesota, if you suspect you may have EAB in your ash trees, call 888-545-6684 or the
national EAB hotline at 866-322-4512.
For a full map view click here or visit
www.emeraldashborer.info/documents/
MultiState_EABpos.pdf
What To Know About EAB
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North America
EAB County Detections
Source: www.emeraldashborer.info
Woodpeckers eat
EAB larvae and can
also be a sign of
EAB infestatfon.
Canopy dieback can
be a sign of EAB
infestatfon.
EAB will create an
escape hole that
looks like half a
circle.
Infested firewood
can transfer EAB to
new locatfons.
Most likely came
from Asia in wood
packing material.
EAB is a green,
jewel beetle natfve
to eastern Asia. It
feeds on ash trees.
Fast Fact:
The Night to Unite! is Minnesota’s offshoot of National Night Out which was established,
and has been held annually since 1984. Night to Unite! is sponsored by the Minnesota
Crime Prevention Association, AAA of Minnesota/Iowa and local law enforcement
agencies. The event is meant to increase awareness about police programs in
communities, such as drug prevention, town and neighborhood watches and other anti-
crime efforts. Corcoran celebrates its second year of participating in the national Night to
Unite! event!
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Seasonal Recreation
Coordinator
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Page 5 Summer/Fall 2016
Meet Corcoran’s Seasonal
Recreation Coordinator
Zoë Kesselring
Zoë is a student at the University of
Minnesota studying Recreatfon, Park,
and Leisure Studies with a minor in
Landscape Architecture. The seasonal
recreatfon coordinator tasks include
assistfng the Corcoran Athletfc
Associatfon and Corcoran Soccer
Associatfon, working with the Police
Department for Night to Unite, and
helping with Corcoran Country Daze.
Parks & Recreation Open Forum
Zoë would like to hear from you about
what kind of recreatfon programming
interests Corcoran residents. The City
will be holding an open forum at City
Hall, 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran,
on July 19, at 6:00 pm, to meet Zoë, and
to discuss programming you would like
to see in Corcoran. Your input is needed
and this forum will be a chance to share
your ideas for future parks and
recreatfon programming. The Parks and
Trails Commission will meet immediately
afler the forum at 7:00 pm, and
welcomes you to attend the monthly
meetfng as well.
Please feel free to contact Zoë with any
questfons at 763-400-7034 or
zkesselring@ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Future Parks and Trails
Commission Meetings:
Jul 19, Aug 11, Sept 20, Oct 18,
Nov 15 and Dec 21
Parks & Recreation
Corcoran Night to Unite 2016
Join your neighbors across the City of Corcoran on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, to
celebrate Night to Unite!
Night to Unite! is a natfonwide event designed to strengthen neighborhood and
community relatfonships. The Corcoran Police Department encourages partfcipatfon in
this celebratfon of community, crime preventfon and strong police/community
partnerships. You can get involved by organizing a party for your neighborhood and
registering the party online. Click here to register your neighborhood Night to Unite!
party. All registered partfes will be visited by Police, Fire, City staff and Elected Officials
on Night to Unite!, Tuesday, August 2.
Neighborhood partfes may include anything from large cook-outs with games and
prizes to small gatherings with root-beer floats. Night to Unite! is sponsored by the City
of Corcoran, AAA, and the Minnesota Crime Preventfon Associatfon. To help make your
party a success, a party startfng basket will be provided to each registered party with
prizes and coupons.
Remember, a strong community makes for a safe community. Everything we do to
strengthen the tfes among neighbors of all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles makes our
present and future much brighter. Celebratfng Night to Unite! with the Corcoran Police
Department and your neighbors is a positfve way to build and nurture our community
by startfng, quite literally, in your own back (or front) yard.
For the first tfme ever, the city of Corcoran will be hostfng a city wide celebratfon for
those areas that don’t have a party to go to. The event will be held at the Public Works
Building, located at 9100 County Road 19. There will be free hot dogs, a free ice cream
social, a bounce house, a Bags competftfon, and more!
Not sure how to start planning your neighborhood party? Click here to checkout the
handy links for additfonal resources in planning your Night to Unite! neighborhood
party. For more informatfon please contact the Corcoran Police Department at (763)
420-8966. Please register your party July 21 for this year’s Night to Unite! We look
forward to seeing you on August 2!
Thunderstorms
in Minnesota Public Safety
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists
Information obtained from www.dps.gov/divisions/ots/pedestrians-bicycles/pages/default.apsx
Bicyclists and motorists share equal responsibility for bicycle safety.
The number-one contributfng factor to bicycle-vehicle collisions is
failure to yield the right-of-way—by bicyclists and drivers alike.
Bicycle Rules of the Road and Safety Tips
Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota roads, except where
restricted.
Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in the same
directfon as traffic.
Motorists must at all tfmes maintain a three-foot clearance when
passing a bicyclist.
Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as motorists.
Bicyclists must signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.
Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear reflectors when it's dark. To increase visibility,
add a rear flashing light.
Drivers must drive at safe speeds and be attentfve — look for bicyclists, check
blind spots.
Drivers should use cautfon and look twice for riders when turning.
Drivers should use cautfon when opening door upon parking on side of road.
Learn more at www.dot.state.mn.us/sharetheroad/
Pedestrian Safety—It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
Safety Tips for Drivers
Scan the road and sidewalks ahead for pedestrians. Drive
attentfvely and at safe speeds. Remember, pedestrians can be
difficult to see, especially in bad weather or at night.
Antfcipate pedestrians especially in urban areas, around schools
and colleges.
Before making a turn, look in all directfons for pedestrians.
Look carefully behind your vehicle before backing up, especially
for small children.
Watch for people in wheelchairs and motorized carts, who may
be below eye level.
Stop for crossing pedestrians at every intersectfon, even those without crosswalks or
stoplights. Stop far enough back so drivers in other lanes can also see the pedestrian in
tfme to stop.
Do not block crosswalks while stopped, and don’t pass other vehicles stopped for
pedestrians.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersectfons; don’t cross-mid block and obey
traffic signals.
Make eye contact with drivers and ensure they see you and will stop.
Clearly show your intentfons to cross.
Watch for turning and passing vehicles.
Look across all lanes for moving vehicles before proceeding.
Contfnue to be alert and watch for vehicles when walking in a crosswalk — drivers aren't
always looking for pedestrians.
Use sidewalks where provided — where no sidewalks are provided, it is usually safer to
walk facing traffic.
Make it easy for drivers to see you — dress in light colors and wear retro-reflectfve
material. Carry a flashlight when it’s dark.
Alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to walk safely, just like they do a person's ability
to drive.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety
indicates thunderstorms can produce
straight-line winds that exceed 100 miles per
hour. For this reason you should treat severe
thunderstorms just as you would tornadoes.
Move to an appropriate shelter if you are in
the path of the storm.
The strong rush of wind from a thunder-
storm is called a downburst. The primary
cause is rain-cooled air that accelerates
downward, producing potentfally damaging
gusts of wind.
Strong downbursts can be mistaken for
tornadoes, and they're oflen accompanied
by a roaring sound similar to that of a
tornado. Downbursts can easily overturn
mobile homes, tear roofs off houses and
topple trees. Minnesota's strongest
thunderstorm gust was 85 mph on June 19,
2007, near the City of Goodridge, Minnesota.
NWS Guidebook on Thunderstorms,
Tornadoes and Lightning:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/
severeweather/resources/ttl6-10.pdf
National Weather Service website link:
http://1.usa.gov/1Ud3s7G
The Corcoran Police Department shares
informatfon on Facebook and Twitter
regarding emergency informatfon,
weekly press releases, special events
and other happenings around the
community. View or follow the links
below for more informatfon:
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/pages/Corcoran-
Police-Department/459695357400188
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/corcoranpolice
Corcoran Police
Social Media
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Public Works
It’s Not Just Dust!
Excerpt of an article “Dust: Don’t Eat It! Control It!,” from http://www.usroads.com/journals/
rmej/9806/rm980603.htm
When you see dust coming up from your roads, you're really seeing dollars thrown
to the wind. Road dust is made up of fine partfcles that are important to the
stability of the road. These fines are small enough to pass through a #200 sieve and
feel like powder when rubbed between your fingers. When fines blow away, the
gravel road begins to break down. Traffic scatters the coarser aggregate, causing
potholes, ruts, washboards, loss of profile, loss of ditch lines, and other problems.
Wetting the road surface helps to keep dust-related problems in check. Moisture
helps fines adhere to each other and to aggregates, allowing for optfmum
compactfon. The trick is to keep the road moist.
Calcium Chloride. What Is It?
Calcium chloride absorbs water vapor from the air and liquid water from the road
bed. At 77 F and 75% humidity, for example, it absorbs more than twice its weight
in water. In additfon, calcium chloride solutfons attract more moisture to the road
than they give up in evaporatfon.
The road remains dense and compact under almost any level of traffic because
calcium chloride keeps materials on the road by keeping moisture in the road, even
under a burning sun on a sweltering day.
Calcium chloride is generally sprayed as a 35%
solutfon using a tank truck with a rear- mounted
distributfon bar that spreads the liquid evenly over
the road. One pass will cover an 8- to 12-foot-wide
road. Two passes are needed on roads 16 to 18 feet
wide.
As soon as calcium chloride enters a road, it's
attracted to negatfvely charged soil partfcles, such
as clays, which help resist leaching. Calcium
chloride may move deeper into the base during wet weather but will rise toward
the surface during dry spells.
An unpaved road stabilized with calcium chloride retains a moisture. The moisture
retained keeps the surface plastfc enough so fines can migrate into gaps formed
between aggregates under the varying pressure of car and truck traffic. In short,
calcium chloride does the following:
Reduces the amount of gravel needed in constructfon and maintenance.
Extends the service life of the gravel-wearing course, decreasing blading and
shaping.
Controls dust and reinforces stabilizatfon.
Helps improve roads when used over tfme.
SIDE NOTE: Road projects and engineering studies have shown that using calcium
chloride reduces the replacement cost of materials up to 80% as well as cuts
grading costs as much as 50%.
There are 102 miles of roads in the City of
Corcoran of which 63 miles are maintained by
the City. Sixty percent of the maintained roads
(38 miles) are gravel. Gravel roads are common
in rural areas and may be referred to as 'dirt
roads' in common speech, but that term is used
more for unimproved roads with no surface
material added. If well-constructed and
maintained, a gravel road is an all-weather
road.
In order to keep gravel roads in good conditfon,
a dust control product is applied to 27 miles of
the City’s gravel roads. Benefits of using dust
control include a more stabilized road, retained
moisture for prolonged periods to reduce dust,
a smoother driving surface, and reduced gravel
replacement. The dust control product used in
2016 is calcium chloride.
Since not all propertfes in Corcoran use gravel
roads, the City chose to assess costs related to
the project to benefitting propertfes as follows:
Total costs of the project are estfmated and a
dollar amount in the City’s general fund is
dedicated towards the project.
The remaining costs are assessed to
benefitfng propertfes based upon what type
of road they live on (neighborhood, high
density collector, cul-de-sac, or low density
collector).
Affected propertfes are mailed a notfce of the
proposed amount to be assessed.
A public hearing is scheduled where affected
propertfes can make their views heard
formally.
The City Council then chooses to maintain the
proposed assessment or adjust the
assessments lower. The amount cannot
increase afler the notfce has been mailed.
The City Council held the Improvement Hearing
on May 26, 2016. Dust control has been applied
to the scheduled roads. Invoices were mailed to
residents in early July. The late charge for past
due a past due invoice is 1.5% monthly of the
fee and a one-tfme $10.00 late fee for dust
control fees not paid by August 31, 2016. Any
unpaid dust control fees will be certffied to
Hennepin County and will be added to your
property tax bill. For more informatfon, contact
the City of Corcoran at 763-420-2288.
If you would like further informatfon please
contact Brad Martens at 763-420-2288 or
bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Gravel or Dirt Roads.
What’s the Difference?
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Environmental Updates
page 8 Winter 2015
Residential Recycling Billing Reminder
The City of Corcoran partnered with Randy’s
Environmental Services to provide convenient
payment optfons to residents for their recycling
services. Startfng in 2016, Randy’s Environmental Services, the City’s
residentfal recycling contractor, billed residents directly for recycling services.
All payments for recycling services are to be made directly to Randy’s
Environmental Services. Account logins can be setup and payments can be
made through Randy’s Environmental Service’s simple and secure Bill Pay
portal at https://secure.randyssanitatfon.com. Payments can also be made
over the telephone to Randy’s Environmental Services using a credit/debit
card at 763-972-3335, or by mailing in a check to Randy’s Sanitatfon.
Invoices were mailed to residents from Randy’s Environmental Services for the
annual recycling fee in early 2016. The late charge for past due recycling fees
will be 1.5% monthly of the annual fee and a one-tfme $10.00 late fee for
recycling fees not paid by August 31, 2016. Be sure to submit your payment
for recycling services to Randy’s Environmental Services early to avoid
additfonal charges. Any unpaid recycling fees will be certffied to Hennepin
County and will be added to your property tax bill. For more informatfon,
contact the City of Corcoran at 763-420-2288.
2016 Corcoran
Recycling Schedule
For more information regarding
recycling, please contact
Randy’s Environmental Services at
763-972-3335 or
visit their website at
www.randyssanitatfon.com
Fast Fact: What Is Illicit Discharge?
Illicit discharge is defined as non-storm water that discharges into our watersheds, and
comes in many different forms. The runoff from washing your car, pressure washing your
patfo furniture, deck or driveway, over watering of lawns, septfc systems that are not
operatfng correctly, and swimming pool discharges are all forms of illicit discharge.
Livestock farms that do not properly dispose of manure or runoff from barns, are also
forms of illicit discharge and also contribute to pollutfng creeks and streams that flow into
main watersheds.
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 8 Summer/Fall 2016
Recycling Required in Commercial Buildings in 2016
In 2014, the Minnesota Legislature expanded recycling requirements to
include commercial buildings. Owners with commercial buildings in the seven-
county metro area — that also generate four cubic yards of more of trash per
week — should be recycling at least three materials effectfve January 1, 2016.
Who must collect recycling? Property owners with commercial buildings
(including multf-family buildings) located in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,
Ramsey, Scott or Washington countfes.
What must be collected? A minimum of three broad materials must be
collected for recycling. Possible material types include paper, cans, glass,
plastfc, metal, cardboard or organics. Single-sort recycling collectfon with 3+
materials included meet the requirement.
Hennepin County Environment and Energy offers funding opportunitfes and
advice for businesses. Their staff is available to help make business recycling
efforts a success. Businesses can apply for grants, bins, order free signs and
receive onsite assistance by visitfng www.hennepin.us/businessrecycling.
What Are Neo-
Nicotinoids?
Paper
Mail, office/school papers
Magazines and catalogs
Newspapers and inserts
Phone books
Shredded paper in closed paper bags
Boxes
Cardboard
Cereal and cracker
boxes
Shoe boxes, gifl boxes
and electronics boxes
Toothpaste, medicatfon, and other
toiletry boxes
Cartons
Milk cartons
Juice boxes
Soup, broth, and wine cartons
Glass
Food and beverage bottles and jars
Plastic
Bottles and Jugs
Water, soda, and juice
bottles
Milk and juice jugs
Ketchup and salad
dressing bottles
Dishwashing liquid bottles and
detergent jugs
Shampoo, soap and lotfon bottles
Cups and containers:
Yogurt, pudding and fruit cups
Disposable cups and bowls
Margarine, cottage cheese, and other
containers
Produce, deli, and take out containers
Plastic
Packaging:
Clear Packaging from toys and
electronics
Metal
Food and beverage cans
Recycle Batteries at City Hall
Some batteries contain toxic metals,
such as cadmium, lead or mercury,
which poses a threat to human health
and the environment when batteries are
improperly disposed of. City Hall has a
battery recycling bin
located at the front
doors of City Hall. Place
batteries in a clear
plastfc bag or tape the
positfve (+) terminal of
lithium and lithium-ion batteries to
prevent fires. If you cannot remove the
batteries from the device, you will need
to bring the entfre device to a Hennepin
County drop-off facility. No automotive
are batteries accepted. Visit
www.hennepin.us/batteryrecycling to
locate additfonal drop-off locatfons.
Non-Recyclable Materials
Styrofoam, plastfc wrap, microwaveable
food trays, paper soiled with food, paper
plates and towels, drinking glasses,
dishes, mirrors, needles, plastfc bags or
any containers that held hazardous
products.
Fast Fact: Illicit Discharge Continued...
Eliminatfng illicit discharge is critfcal to restoring our watersheds. When water cannot
meet designated uses for drinking water, fishing or recreatfon can be affected, waterfront
home values fall; fish harvestfng can be restricted or halted; and illicit discharges can close
beaches, primarily as a result of bacteria contaminatfon. In additfon to public health
impacts associated with illicit discharges, aquatfc life and wildlife are significantly
impacted. Numerous fish kills and other aquatfc life losses have occurred as a result of
illicit discharge, accidental dumping, or spills that resulted in lethal concentratfons of
combined pollutants being release into our watersheds. Visit https://www3.epa.gov/
npdes/pubs/nps_month_bookmark.pdf for ways to limit illicit discharges.
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 9 Summer/Fall 2016
Environmental Updates
Hennepin County Recyclable Materials
Information source http://citybugs.tamu.edu/
factsheets/ipm/what-is-a-neonicotinoid/
You may have heard in the news how the
insectfcide neonicotfne potentfally affects
bee colonies. Neonicontfnoids are
neurotoxins that chemically resemble
nicotfne, and act on certain kinds of
receptors in the nerve synapse.
Recent research points to potentfal toxicity
to bees and other wildlife through low level
contaminatfon of nectar and pollen with
neonicotfnoid insectfcides used in
agriculture. Although these low level
exposures do not normally kill bees directly,
they may impact some bees’ ability to forage
for nectar, learn and recall where flowers are
located, and may impair their ability to find
their way home to the nest or hive.
To find out whether an insectfcide you see
on the shelf of your hardware store, pest
control supply or garden center is a
neonicotfnoid, look on the list of actfve
ingredients. If you see one of the following
names listed, the insectfcide includes a
neonicotfnoid:
Acetamiprid
Clothianidin
Dinotefuran
Imidacloprid
Nitenpyram
Thiocloprid
Thiamethoxam
To keep risk to bees and other beneficials
low, a few simple steps should be followed:
1) follow the label directfons carefully
2) restrict neonicotfne applicatfons to the
soil, or during tfmes when bees are not
foraging (e.g., in the evening)
3) treat only those individual plants which
need treatment for a known pest infestatfon.
For a complete artfcle on neonicontfnoids
(neonics) visit:
http://beyondpestfcides.org/assets/media/
documents/SystemicsCited.pdf
How To Maintain A
Healthy Lawn
Source: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/
FSE_PLANTMATERIALS/publications/
idpmsbr5464.pdf
Healthy and green lawns are something every
homeowner can have. Many homeowners
irrigate too oflen and for too short a period
for lawn and landscaping needs. Irrigatfng
every day and for too short of a tfme, results
in shallow rooted plants. Leaving the water
running too long, results in wasted water.
Studies show that most lawns require
irrigatfon once every 4 to 8 days to stay
healthy and green. Irrigatfng less oflen and
applying more water per irrigatfon results in
deeper rooted plants and healthier grass.
Grass roots grow deeper into the soil and
plants become stronger if enough water is
applied when you do irrigate. If grass doesn’t
spring back afler being stepped on, its
probably tfme to irrigate.
Fertflizing your lawn with phosphorus-free
fertflizer products is another way to keep your
lawn healthy. Look for the middle number on
fertflizer products, there should be a zero (0)
in the middle number on the fertflizer
product. A 22-0-15 references the nitrate/
phosphorus/potassium content in that order.
A zero in the middle means phosphorus-free
fertflizer. Apply fertflizer in equal split
applicatfons rather than one all-at-once spring
applicatfon. For example, apply fertflizer each
holiday during the growing season, so once
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and
Halloween. Split applicatfons distribute the
fertflizer throughout the growing season and
reduce the danger of burning your lawn or
risk of surface runoff.
Complete a final water about mid-October to
store moisture in the soil over the winter
months. A deep watering prior to soil freeze
will help ensure lawns, trees and shrubs are
healthy for the next spring.
Environmental Updates
page 10 Summer/Fall 2016 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Water Saving Strategies for Home Lawns
Provided by University of Minnesota Extension
On average, three tfmes more water is used during the summer than in the winter
in the Twin Citfes, and much of this water is used outdoors. If you own an irrigatfon
system or water your lawn with portable sprinklers, you can reduce your overall
water use by implementfng some practfcal strategies:
Pay Attention to the Weather
During a Minnesota summer we may see heavy periods of rainfall followed by
extended periods of drought. Homeowners with lawns should adjust irrigatfon
practfces accordingly. Operatfng irrigatfon controllers in manual mode is one way to
monitor and cut down on water use, rather than using an automated schedule.
Select Turfgrass Species That Use Less Water and Can Tolerate Drought
Choice of grass species will impact irrigatfon requirements. Traditfonal turfgrass
species for Minnesota include Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue,
and tall fescue. The fescue species offer the best drought tolerance potentfal.
Adjust Irrigation Programs to Conserve Water
To encourage rootfng and drought tolerance, lawns should be irrigated infrequently
(one tfme or less per week) with a sufficient volume of water (up to 0.5 inches). Set
irrigatfon programs or sprinklers to water during the morning hours, because
daytfme irrigatfon is oflen lost through evaporatfon or wind deflectfon.
Implement Water Saving Technologies
Rain sensors connected to irrigatfon controllers are vital to conserving water.
There’s no need for an automatfc sprinkler system to be used when it’s raining.
Conduct an Audit on Your Irrigation System
Irrigatfon auditfng is one great way to conserve water. Irrigatfon contractors will
oflen perform this service for you if you have a contract with them. Auditfng an
irrigatfon system includes three basic steps: 1) checking system components
including sprinklers, valves and controllers, 2) conductfng a performance test, and
3) programming the controller. For more informatfon on conductfng an irrigatfon
audit, visit the website provided below.
Take a Water Survey for a Chance to Win a $50 Visa Gift Card:
Survey Conducted by the University of Minnesota Extension
http://z.umn.edu/tcwater
For more information:
U of M Extension Lawn Care: www.extension.umn.edu/turfgrass
U of M Turfgrass Science Blog: www.turf.umn.edu
Sustainable Landscape Informatfon Series: www.sustland.umn.edu
U of M Yard and Garden News: http://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/
Conductfng an irrigatfon audit:
https://www.irrigatfon.org/Resources/Audit_Guidelines.aspx
ET estfmates for Minnesota:
http://agwx.soils.wisc.edu/uwex_agwx/sun_water/et_wimn
U of M Climatology Working Group: http://climate.umn.edu/
Environmental Updates
Water Buffers Can Improve Water Quality
Article from www.pca.state.mn.us/analysis-buffers-do-make-difference-water-quality
Buffers are important for clean
water and healthy aquatfc life,
according to an Minnesota
Pollutfon Control Agency (MPCA)
analysis of water monitoring and
buffer sites across Minnesota.
Agency scientfsts examined the
quality of buffers next to and
upstream of more than 3,500 fish
monitoring sites and 3,000
macroinvertebrate (insect)
monitoring sites throughout the
state to see if buffers really make a
difference to water quality. The
scientfsts focused on biology because that reflects conditfons of water quality
over tfme. Buffer quality was measured by calculatfng the percentage of the
buffer area that was undisturbed by human actfvitfes.
The data analysis clearly shows that buffers are important for clean water and
healthy aquatfc life (fish and insects). The greater the percentage of stream
channel that is buffered upstream of a monitoring site, the better the health of
the aquatfc life. Watersheds with missing or disturbed buffers have less healthy
fish and bug communitfes.
The buffer zone is critfcal to protectfng and restoring water quality and healthy
aquatfc life, natural stream functfons and aquatfc habitat due to its immediate
proximity to the water.
On average, streams with:
More than 85% intact buffers have excellent aquatfc life
About 50 – 85% intact buffers have good aquatfc life
Between 25– 50% intact buffers have fair aquatfc life
Less than 25% intact buffers have poor or very poor aquatfc life
Scientfsts compared the buffer quality to the health of the fish and invertebrate
communitfes at each site. The sites were grouped into “excellent,” “good,” “fair,”
“poor,” and “very poor” categories based on the health of the biological
community.
Click here to see the buffer analysis on the MPCA website, including photos and
charts for four example sites in the Lower Minnesota, Zumbro, Blue Earth and
Sauk River watersheds.
Fast Fact:
For more information on watershed areas in Corcoran, to see what soils exist on
your property, if there are wetlands present on your property, or what land-type
cover exists on your property, view the links below:
https://gis.hennepin.us/naturalresources/map/default.aspx
www.elmcreekwatershed.org
Water Buffer
General Information
Source: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/
$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/irr6419
What is a buffer zone?
Buffer zones are necessary to maintain good
water quality, control erosion, and provide
wildlife habitat. Buffers protect water quality by
slowing the flow of water, trapping sediment,
organic matter, nutrients and pestfcides. The
vegetatfon that forms is an essentfal part of the
buffer zone and is critfcal habitat for
macroinvertebrate and micro-organisms. The
micro-organisms attach to the soil and
vegetatfon in the buffer zone to use the
nutrients and organic matter for growth and
reproductfon.
What are the types of buffer zones?
Buffer strips border drainage ditches, irrigatfon
canals and wetlands. Buffer strips receive runoff
from sources such as cropland.
Vegetated filter strips are designed to treat
runoff water that flows through them. Vegetated
filter strips are more likely to receive runoff
water generated from livestock operatfons, such
as feedlots, calving pens and manure stockpile
sites. The runoff generated by these actfvitfes
contains higher concentratfons of contaminants
and may resemble wastewater, compared to the
runoff received by buffer strips.
Why are buffer zones important?
Buffer zones are associated with many benefits.
Buffers protect water quality and soil erosion.
Depending on the vegetatfon established, the
buffer zone can be a source of forage productfon
for farm operatfons, can improve farm
aesthetfcs, and increase livestock health.
Beneficial Management Practices (BMP’s)
Buffer zones should be used in combinatfon with
BMP’s to protect water quality for long-term
benefits and include:
Using appropriate manure applicatfon rates
that meet crop requirements and
incorporatfng manure within 48 hours.
Apply manure at least 100 feet away from any
surface water.
Using shelterbelts to control wind erosion.
Providing off-stream watering for livestock.
Limitfng livestock access to surface water.
Divert clean water run-on around all livestock
operatfons to limit the amount of water
contactfng the manure.
Photo above is County Ditch 13A in the Lower Minnesota
watershed where the buffer zone is in poor condition and
the in-stream habitat is severely degraded in the upstream
watershed along with the fish and bug communities.
page 11 Summer/Fall 2016 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
page 9 Winter 2015
How Often Do I Need
My Septic Pumped?
Septfc tanks must be periodically cleaned
(pumped) to remove floatfng scum and
sludge that accumulate. If either floatfng
scum or sludge is allowed to enter the
soil treatment system (drain field) it will
cause expensive and oflen irreparable
damage. How oflen to clean a septfc tank
depends on its size, use, and operatfng
conditfon. A typical household will
calculate a cleaning frequency of 1 to 3
years. A septfc tank in a northern climate
will need to have the solids removed
more oflen than a tank farther south.
This is primarily because the cooler
temperatures inhibit bacterial actfon and
provide less decompositfon of the
sewage solids. A constant foul odor, slow
drains, and drains that back up are all
signs your septfc tank needs pumping.
Contact a qualified septfc system
professional from the local yellow pages
for additfonal advice.
Do Septic and Well Systems Have To Be
Inspected Before a Property Transfer?
The law requires that prior to signing an
agreement to sell or transfer real
property, a seller must disclose to a
buyer the status and locatfon of the
septfc system. The seller must disclose
this informatfon in writfng. Further
questfons or additfonal informatfon on
your septfc system can be directed to
Hennepin County Human Services and
Public Health Department at 612-543-
5220, or click on the link below:
http://www.hennepin.us/search#q=septfc%
20systems&t=All&sort=relevancy
Environmental Updates
Septic Systems in Corcoran
Although you can’t see your septfc system, there is so much going on underneath the
surface of that green grass. Corcoran has approximately 1,400 individual septfc
systems, each actfng as its own onsite sewage treatment facility. The proper treatment
of waste water reduces health risks to humans and animals, and prevents surface and
groundwater from becoming contaminated.
Water Use and Your Septic System
A typical Minnesotan uses about 110 gallons of water per day. About 60% of that water
is used in the bathroom. One of the best ways to reduce the amount of water treated
by the septfc is to replace old water-using appliances. Reducing water use conserves
the water resources and helps the septfc system. The total amount of water and the
pattern of water use affects how the septfc system works. For complete and uniform
treatment of wastes, the system needs tfme to work. The ideal situatfon would be to
have waste water enter the system as evenly as possible throughout the day and week.
Every tfme water is used, waste water enters the septfc tank and an equal amount of
water leaves the tank for the drain field. Large volumes of water entering the system in
a short period of tfme may agitate and re-suspend sludge and scum into the liquid
contents. If this happens, suspended solids are carried into the soil treatment system,
clogging soil pores and preventfng adequate treatment. By controlling water use,
selectfng appropriate products, and making wise disposal decisions, you can improve
performance of the system and avoid major problems.
Tips for Caring for Your Septic System
Try to limit synthetfc cleaning products and other chemicals used in your home. They
can be toxic to humans, pets, and wildlife, and if allowed to enter a failing septfc
system; may reach groundwater, nearby surface water, or the ground surface.
Do not use an "every flush" toilet bowl disinfectants that are placed in the toilet
bowl.
Use a high-quality toilet tfssue that breaks up easily when wet. One way to find out if
your toilet paper fits this descriptfon is to put a handful of toilet tfssue in a fruit jar
half-full of water. Shake the jar, and if the tfssue breaks up easily, the product is
suitable for the septfc tank.
Use moderate amounts of "white" toilet paper. Some dyes used in paper are difficult
for bacteria to break down.
Fill basin to wash hands or dishes instead of washing under running water.
Use the minimum amount of soap necessary to clean the dishes or while bathing.
Do not use garbage disposal or dispose of vegetables, meat, fat, oil, coffee grounds
and other undigested food products in the septfc system.
Select front-loading washing machine that uses 40% less water.
Recharge the water soflener as infrequently as possible or re-route water outside the
septfc system. It does not need to be treated.
Never let wash water from latex paint on brushes or rollers go down the drain into
the septfc system.
Distribute wash loads evenly throughout the week to avoid overloading the system
with large amounts of water.
Additfves, partfcularly degreasers, may contain carcinogens (cancer- causing agents)
that flow directly into the groundwater along with the treated sewage.
Minn. Rules Chapter 7080, specifies that additives must not be used as a means of
reducing the frequency of proper maintenance and removal of scum and sludge from the
septic tank.
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www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 13 Summer/Fall 2016
Corcoran Happenings
Owner: Heidi Heiland
When did you start your business?
My first experience with outdoor work was when I was 16. I
was hired by a company that built townhomes to hand water
their newly installed landscapes. The gardening bug bit and I
began my company, The Garden Girls, with a partner the
following year. We operated as a summer business throughout
our college careers and then decided to go our separate ways
as we had different business philosophies.
How did you merge and transition the former Lawn King
business to Heidi’s GrowHaus?
My husband Dan and I began discussions with the Remers’
(owners of Lawn King) to purchase their 5.33 acre property
and assets four years ago. We got serious last June and closed
in February of 2016. We have worked diligently since then to
blend Lawn King’s established business with ours; we sold our
red pole building two blocks to the south
to Randahl Constructfon; we moved
Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens into the back
buildings and hoop houses towards the
back of the new locatfon; emptfed the
existfng retail building storefront to
prepare for our major remodel; we
operated from a temporary trailer in the parking lot for six
weeks untfl the building was ready for us to move into; we
potted up 35,000 annuals and perennials and got as ready as
we could for our inaugural spring. It has been quite a wild ride
the past four months and now we have an opportunity to hold
strategic meetfngs and improve our systems.
If you could go back in time and visit with your former self,
what would you tell yourself about lessons you’ve learned
over the years to save you from mistakes and wrong turns--
what advice would you offer yourself?
Today I believe the old adages of “Do what you say you are
going to do”, “Look people in the eye when you shake their
hand”, “Take responsibility for your actfons and apologize
when you make mistakes” “Pray like it depends on God, but
work like it depends on you”. When I was younger I think I
thought there was some magic bullet or that I would graduate
to some supreme understanding, but it really can be quite
simple. That and partner with your colleagues (not
competftors) to learn and share informatfon, and get a great
banker, accountant and lawyer!
Do you have any community classes that you would like to
share or that are planned at Heidi’s GrowHaus in the coming
months?
We are excited to be in this wonderful community and look
forward to providing many learning opportunitfes. We are stfll
developing what our calendar of events will look like for the
rest of this season. View www.growhausmn.com/events/ to
sign up for the Monthly eNews to stay connected with Heidi’s
GrowHausMN.com and Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens and we will
regularly announce classes via this communicatfon. Both of
our branches share various platiorms to ensure cross
pollinatfon (pun intended)! Every other Tuesday at 9:30 am,
the U of M Bee Squad will be monitoring our two bee hives.
Stop by then if you wish, stand within a screened tent if that is
more comfortable and learn about all things bees!
Please describe Heidi’s GrowHaus services?
All of the wonderful services that Lawn King provided,
GrowHaus provides as well, AND we have great new ideas for
the future. Our goals include creatfng the next generatfon of
Nursery and Garden Center. For example, we grow most of our
own diverse plant materials and all of our products are neo-
nicotfnoid free so you can be confident that we utflize no
chemicals that are harmful for you or the planet. We focus on
biology versus chemistry. We prioritfze the building blocks of
rich soils for your gardenscape and offer hard to find and
beneficial soils and amendments. Our belief in promotfng the
Landscape to Table movement ensures that edible plants,
tools and classes will be at the forefront as we navigate into
our future. We create our own compost tea to improve soils
and fertflity and have it for sale in the retail store.
Hortfculturalists on site offer gardening advice. We provide
tree installatfons and product delivery of soil, mulch or rock.
Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens is a Landscape Design and Installatfon
company whose core business is Professional Gardening
Services. Those services are stfll available under our new
footprint of Heidi’s GrowHaus.
Why did you choose Corcoran for your business location?
My husband and I both grew up in Excelsior and graduated
from Minnetonka High School. Our families live within a few
miles away and we love the western suburbs. The proximity of
our former shop for the last 20 years, made moving two blocks
a slam dunk, but more importantly, we believe in this rural up
and coming locale.
What is the best advice you have received, and that you still
follow today?
Life is too short to not love what you do for a living. I feel
blessed that even afler 37 years I am stfll passionate about the
original green industry!
Lawn King Property Purchased by Heidi’s GrowHaus
Corcoran Happenings
page 14 Summer/Fall 2016
Bill and Charlotte Schalo Memorial
Community Service Scholarship
The 7th Annual Bill and Charlotte Schalo
Memorial Community Service
Scholarship was established 2010. The
2016 recipient of the Bill and Charlotte
Schalo Memorial Community Service
Scholarship is Rockford High School
Senior James Hoffmann of Corcoran.
Both Bill and Charlotte Schalo were
exceptfonal Lions members, and were
always giving back to the community in
many ways. Bill and Charlotte were
always present at Lions and community
events, they were actfve in church
actfvitfes, assisted and visited
homebound seniors, and volunteered for
Meals on Wheels, just to name a few of
the volunteer contributfons they made
to the Corcoran community.
In 2010, Bill passed away, and the Schalo
family gave the Corcoran Lions a
donatfon. In honor of Bill and Charlotte’s
many years of service, the Corcoran
Lions initfated a scholarship for
individuals who exemplify excellent
community service in the City of
Corcoran.
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran Lions
Scholarships
(From left to right) Corcoran Lions member Jerry Cain,
Mayor Ken Guenthner, Scholarship Recipient James
Hoffmann, Jack Schalo, Corcoran Lions President Dave
Poppler, and Jeff Schalo.
Corcoran Lions Scholarship Awards Ceremony
The Corcoran Lions Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held on Tuesday May 3,
2016, at the Corcoran City Hall. The event on May 3, celebrates the 28th Corcoran
Lions Scholarship program. Since the first ceremony in 1989, 872 scholarships
totaling $505,500 have been issued to Corcoran students within the public school
districts serving the Corcoran area. The 2015-16 school year included 18 recipients
who attend school at, Buffalo (7), Delano (1), Maple Grove (2), Orono (1), Rockford
(5), Wayzata (1), and West Lutheran High School (1).
2015-16 Corcoran Lions Scholarship Recipients
The Scholarship Committee members included Jerry Cain, Sid Buxton, Gene
Kissner, Paul Mohr, and Dee Cain. The award process includes five categories:
Academics/School and Extra-curricular Actfvitfes, Community Actfvitfes,
Leadership, Employment, and other relevant circumstances. Each category is
scored 0-5 to arrive at a total score. Profits from the events at Lion’s Park makes
the Corcoran Lions scholarship program possible.
Future Corcoran Lions Events
July 7-10, 2016: Hamel Rodeo
Locatfon: Lion’s Park
Visit www.hamelrodeo.org
August 27, 2016: NTPA Tractor Pull
Locatfon: Lion’s Park
Gates open at 5:00/Starts at 7:00
September 10, 2016: Demo Derby
Locatfon: Lion’s Park
Gates open 5:00/Starts at 7:00
October 2016: Haunted Acres (Specific date to be announced)
Locatfon: Lion’s Park
(From left to right) Maple Grove students, Hannah Todd and Reven Acquard; Rockford Students, Tucker Friedrich,
James Hoffmann, Noah Held, Austin Johnson and Madison Krause; Orono student Shea Kennedy; Wayzata student
Thomas Smith and Mayor Ken Guenthner.
(From left to right) West Lutheran student Trent Vollrath with Mayor Ken Guenthner; Buffalo students Ashlee
Hele, Allie Kurre, Kyle Kukla, Chase Schottler, Natalie Heuton, Rebecca Provo and Sarah Lehtola; Delano student
Eric Palan.
For more information about the
Corcoran Lions
visit their website at
www.corcoranlions.org
Another School
Acknowledged in Corcoran
Elm Hill School #90 was located on Pioneer
Trail, just a small distance north from the
intersectfon of Hwy 55. In 1956 with only 4
students lefl, the school closed and was
moved to another locatfon. It’s new locatfon
was on the corner of County Road 19 and
Hwy 55 before it eventually burned down.
Little is known of the school. The North
Hennepin (NH) Pioneer Society is looking for
past history of Elm Hill School #90. With
your help, the NH Pioneer Society hopes to
locate informatfon about Elm Hill School
#90 to share at the Summerfest event (see
additional information for Summerfest on
top right).
Future NH Pioneer Society Events:
July 10, 2016: Open House at the School
1:00-4:00 pm
July 13, 2016: Doug Ohman, Storyteller
6:00 pm
Doug Ohman, Public Storyteller and
Photographer will speak on “Schoolhouse
Memories.” His books and photographs can
also be available for purchase.
August 21, 2016: Summerfest Event
See event information on top right
12:00--4:00 pm
For any further information or an
appointment to see the school,
please contact:
Verneal Klersy 763-498-8677
Betty Lange 763-286-0877
Bonnie Maue 763-420-3440
North Hennepin
Pioneer Society
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 15 Summer/Fall 2016
NW Area Jaycees Scholarship 2016
Awards Ceremony
Congratulatfons to all graduates that reside in the city of Corcoran!
It is so wonderful that the city is full of talented individuals who
have dedicated themselves to school, and will contfnue on their
journey to college, career, or travel. We are especially honored to congratulate the
recipients of the Northwest Area Jaycees Scholarship.
Each year the Northwest Area Jaycees award Corcoran residents up to $20,000 in
Scholarships. Throughout the past decade, the organizatfon has donated over
$250,000 to residents. We determine recipients based on four categories:
Leadership, Community Involvement, Financial Need, and Academics. All of the
scholarship recipients this year have excelled in their leadership, have a passion to
serve our community and are truly
academic all-stars. We are honored to
announce our support to 14 Corcoran
residents, all listed in the picture
above. You will all make us proud as
you contfnue on to higher educatfon
and share your leadership skills with
your fellow classmates. Be bold, have
fun, and don’t forget to give back to
the community. Wherever you end
up, community is an absolute crucial
component to developing safe and
welcoming citfes.
The Northwest Area Jaycees would like to remind everyone that Corcoran Country
Daze is just around the corner! Soflball tournament, family fun day, crafl sale, live
bands, fireworks and MORE! Please join us, as we share the spirit of Corcoran at
Country Daze (See page 17 for more informatfon)!
Back: James Hoffmann, Thomas Smith, Tucker Friedrich,
Maddie Krause, Noah Held, Austin Johnson, Keith Nord
Front: Jackson Nelson, Sarah Lehtola,Shea Kennedy, Emily
Loven, Ashlee Hale
Not Pictured: Maddie Tharp, Hannah Todd and Dominick
Bouta.
Corcoran Happenings
Teacher Margaret Schaber Cain (1935)
Elm Hill School District #90
Photo submitted by Jerry Cain
North Hennepin Pioneer Society
Summerfest Event
Date: August 21, 2016
Location: Corcoran School
22995 County Road 10, Corcoran, MN
Time: 12:00—4:00 pm
The North Hennepin Pioneer Society will host the
annual Summerfest event with the help from area
businesses. Meet and greet friends in the community,
and help raise money to support the last remaining, one room school in Corcoran. The
school is located 4½ miles west of downtown Corcoran on Hennepin County Road 10.
Entertainment by the Jolly Jammers, free face paintfng by Encore Entertainment, kids
games, door prizes, Twins tfckets raftfe, Flea Market, Those Pork Chops food cart and
more!
Fast Fact: Five Crazy Yet Effective Gardening Secrets That May Surprise You
1. Rusty nail water for iron loving plants.
2. Tilling in the moonlight discourages weed growth.
3. Plant mint and other prolific plants in a long pipe that has been buried vertically. Roots
must go a long way down to spread.
4. Keep buckets of water warmed by the sun in your garden. At night the heat releases
from the buckets of water to warm the garden.
5. Add powdered milk to soil for juicy and sweet tomatoes.
Source: www.examiner.com
Corcoran Happenings
page 16 Summer/Fall 2016
Source: http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/
ecology/black_and_yellow_argiope.htm
Don’t Be Afraid
If you see a spider like the one in the picture
above, enjoy looking at the beautfful web and
know the spider is harmless to humans. In fact,
this very large orb weaver actually does a lot of
good, as they eat large amounts of insect pests
like flies, mosquitoes and aphids. The official
name of this spider is a Black and Yellow
Argiope and is a common orb web spider in
Minnesota. Orb means it spins a web in a circle.
These spiders prefer sunny places with no wind
to build their webs, and rarely venture inside
human dwellings. Each night, they eat their
web and build a new one. Typically this garden
spider only lives for one year, afler matfng in
the fall, the female eats the males, lays her egg
sac on the side the web, then dies soon afler.
Spiderlings hatch in the spring.
Attracting Spiders to Your Garden
The most common garden spiders do not spin
webs, rather they hang out in your garden
waitfng for prey under bushes or in mulch. Like
any predator, spiders are attracted to good
huntfng. Perennial herbs that grow into lush
bushes can make a good spider conservatory,
and mulches like grass clippings create a
biodegradable habitat for spiders.
A few other good garden spiders include wolf
spiders, jumping spiders and crab spiders. Wolf
spiders carry their young on their backs and live
in shallow underground burrows and are
common beneath mulch. Jumping spiders hunt
during the day by pouncing on their prey,
which includes flies and other winged insects.
Wolf spiders also use a string of silk to tether
themselves in case they miss a jump. Crab
spiders have oversized front legs, making them
look like a miniature crab. They are oflen called
flower spiders as they are attracted to the
bright colors of flowers and can change color to
match the flower color they have chosen as
their huntfng perch.
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Minnesota’s
Good Garden Spiders Corcoran Garden Club
Beautifying Corcoran One Garden at a Time
The Corcoran Garden Club was recently established and met for the first tfme in
Corcoran history on June 28, 2016. The first meetfng included a tour of the future
City Hall pollinator plot, and included a discussion of the Corcoran Garden Club
objectfves, mission statement and goals.
Garden clubs assist communitfes in many ways. They help in the beautfficatfon of
neighborhoods, bring community together through gardening connectfons,
promote environmental awareness, and allow individuals to share gardening
experiences to pass along to new generatfons of gardeners.
Stress Reliever
Not only is gardening fun, it’s also a stress reliever. A recent study in the
Netherlands suggests that gardening can fight stress even better than other
relaxing actfvitfes. Two groups in the study were instructed to either read indoors
or garden for 30 minutes afler completfng a stressful task. It was reported that the
group that completed the 30 minutes of gardening reported being in a better
mood and they also had lower levels of the stress hormone cortfsol.
Better Mental Health
There are also studies that indicate gardening may help improve depression
symptoms. A study conducted in Norway with people who were diagnosed with
depression, bipolar II disorder, or a seemingly persistent low mood spent six hours
a week growing flowers and vegetables. Afler three months, about half of the
partfcipants experienced an improvement in their symptoms. Partfcipants even
experienced a contfnued more positfve mood three months afler the gardening
program had ended. This research suggests that gardening may have been enough
to springboard partfcipants out of their doldrum mood.
Exercise
Who doesn’t love to be out in the sunshine? Gardening gets you out into the fresh
air and sunshine. It also gets your heart pumping while you are digging in the dirt,
moving and separatfng plants, raking the dirt, weeding, and watering the plants.
There are so many different movements in gardening, you get exercise benefits
out of gardening without even realizing you are really exercising! While not
necessarily cardiovascular exercise, the strength and stretching during gardening
are beneficial forms of low-impact exercise.
The next Corcoran Garden Club meetfng is scheduled for July 26 to tour the
Plymouth city gardens. The Corcoran Garden Club meets the fourth Tuesday of
each month at the Corcoran City Hall at 7:00 pm, located at 8200 County Road
116, Corcoran. To join the Corcoran Garden Club, email Tom Anderson at
tom.thegardener@yahoo.com.
The City Hall Community Room is
available to rent for family or business
events. The Corcoran Community Room
is a great locatfon for family holiday
gatherings, graduatfon partfes, birthday
partfes, weddings, baby or wedding
showers, and family reunions.
The Community Room is 45 x 45 feet
and accommodates seatfng for up to
140, has a full kitchen, men’s/women’s
restrooms and access to the Memorial
Garden with a gazebo behind the City
Hall. Banquet, classroom, and lecture
style seatfng are available for room
setup optfons.
Community Room rental fees per day:
Monday-Thursday $150.00
Friday $275.00
Saturday or Sunday $350.00
Park Shelter/Picnic Facility rental fees
per day:
Park Shelter $80.00
Ballfields/Soccer Fields $30.00
(6 hour usage)
Lion’s Field $30.00
(Addl $30.00 per game for lights)
Tennis Courts $30.00
(All courts-4 hour usage)
Volleyball court $30.00
(4 hour usage)
For more information, please contact City
Hall at 763-420-2288 or view the City’s
website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Community Room/
Park Rental
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 17 Summer/Fall 2016
Corcoran Happenings
Corcoran Country Daze — August 19 and 20, 2016
Information provided by Northwest Area Jaycees (NW Area Jaycees)
Welcome to Minnesota’s Largest Backyard Festival
It’s free fun for everyone! Jonah and the Whales return to
Country Daze on Friday, August 19, along with free Family Day
on Saturday, August 20, including a soflball tourney, benefit
volleyball tourney, actfvitfes for the kids, hand-crafled
“Country Store” and more! Saturday night entertainment
includes Hitchville, and Two Hicks and a Chick. Band admission
is free with a non-perishable food shelf donatfon. Cash
donatfons are also accepted! A grand fireworks display at
dark!
For more informatfon, visit www.corcorancountrydaze.org or
visit the NW Area Jaycees Facebook event page for more
details. Corcoran Country Daze is hosted by the NW Area
Jaycees and sponsored by several local businesses. Thanks to
all for helping to make this event possible this year. See you in
August at the ball fields located at 20300 County Road 50, in
Corcoran! All proceeds go back to the surrounding
communitfes through the many events the NW Area Jaycees
support, including hardship donatfons, children’s events,
scholarships, food shelf donatfons, etc.
Endless Summer Shoulak BreastFest™
Date: September 17, 2016
Location: 20439 County Road 10, Corcoran
Noon to 8:00 pm
Cost: No admission is required; donatfons are
appreciated
Early in 2011, Judy Shoulak of Corcoran was diagnosed
with breast cancer. In the fall of that year, Judy, her
husband Jim, and children Jake, Sarah and Joe — along
with Full Circle Studios (a locally-owned recording
studio) — began hostfng an annual outdoor music
festfval to raise money for breast cancer awareness, research and educatfon, support,
treatment, and a cure. Today, Judy and her family are celebratfng her being cancer-
free for five years, but the Shoulak BreastFest™ Music Festfval contfnues.
Now in its sixth year, the casual backyard festfval has raised over $160,000 for various
local charitfes. The charity partners include: Breast Cancer Educatfon Associatfon
(BCEA), The Firefly Sisterhood, The Hope Chest, Park Nicollet Foundatfon, Piper Breast
Cancer Emergency Fund, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Minnesota.
The day features a Survivor’s Ceremony, and food and beverages from Buffalo Wild
Wings and other vendors. Past silent auctfon items have included limited-editfon
bicycles and guitars, signed sports memorabilia, grills, tfckets to pro sports events, and
handcrafled items. Over the years, tfmeshare vacatfons, trips to the NFL Pro Bowl and
other NFL games, and autographed footballs and helmets have been auctfoned off in
the live auctfon. This year, Minnesota musicians will again provide live music. Two of
the four bands performing include Mooseknuckle Brothers and Free & Easy!
page 18 Summer/Fall 2016
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, located at
the intersectfon of County Roads 10 and
116 in Corcoran, will again celebrate their
Parish Festfval on Sunday, August 21,
2016. Come enjoy a fabulous turkey
dinner from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The festfval also includes:
Cash bingo, garage sale, kids’ games,
farmers’ market, crafl sale, silent auctfon,
cake walk, country music and a grand
prize raftfe drawing (you do not need to
be present to win).
Come enjoy a fun filled aflernoon!
St. Thomas the Apostle
Annual Parish Festival
Sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Date: August 21, 2016
Location:
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
20000 County Road 10
Corcoran, MN 55340
Corcoran Happenings
The Great Hope Get-Together
Celebratfng the 19th Anniversary of
Hope Community Church! Please join
us for these FREE actfvitfes!
Date: August 19-20, 2016
Location:
Hope Community Church
19951 Oswald Farm Road
Corcoran, MN 55374
Corn Feed
Friday, August 19, 2016
6:00 pm
ALL WEEKEND!
Hayrides
Inflatables
Human foosball
More informatfon at:
www.myhopecommunity.org/ghgt
Hope Community Church Celebrates Great Hope Event
Sponsored by Hope Community Church
Hope Community Church (County Roads 30 & 116) has been actfve in the Corcoran
community since it was founded in 1997. One of the key ways they serve through-
out the year is through community events such as The Great Hope Get-Together,
children’s sports camps, veteran’s dinners, comedy nights, and Christmas events.
2016 Corcoran 5K
The Corcoran 5K is part of the two-day
Great Hope Get Together event. Join in
the fun, food and actfvitfes to encourage
and bring together our community. Hope
Community Church celebrates the fourth
Annual Corcoran 5K Run/Walk in 2016!
Date: August 20, 2016
Race Start Time: 8:30 am
(Race begins at Hope Community Church)
Brunch: 9:30 am
Cost: $25.00 before August 17, 2016
$35.00 afler August 17, 2016
Register at: www.Corcoran5K.com
Other Great Hope Activities
Date: August 20, 2016
Exotfc petting zoo
Face paintfng
Air-sofl gun range
2016 Corcoran
Event Calendar
July 7-10: Hamel Rodeo
Corcoran Lion’s Park
Visit www.hamelrodeo.org
July 14: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
July 19: Parks & Rec Open Forum
with Seasonal Recreation Coord Zoë Kesselring
6:00 pm — Community Room
July 19: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
July 28: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 2: Corcoran Night To Unite!
Visit the City website at
Click here for more informatfon
Aug 4: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 11: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 16: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
August 19-20: Corcoran Country Daze
www.corcorancountrydaze.org
Aug 19-20: Great Hope Get Together Event
Locatfon: Hope Community Church
Aug 21: St. Thomas Parish Festival
Locatfon: St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Aug 25: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 27: NTPA Tractor Pull
Locatfon: Lion’s Park
Gates open at 5:00/Starts at 7:00
Sept 1: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Sept 8: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Sept 20: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Sept 22: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Sept 10: Demo Derby
Locatfon: Lion’s Park
Gates open 5:00/Starts at 7:00
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran Happenings
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 19 Summer/Fall 2016
Maple Hills Estates
Hope Center
Crunches Numbers
Whether discussing 33 psi or 23 psi, 120 over
80, 1237 delegates or 1230; whether talking
about tfre pressure, blood pressure, or
electfon pressure, it seems that numbers
matter. When the Hope Center was
proposed over four years ago, it was
determined the facility would be well used.
The Hope Center celebrated its first year
anniversary in May, and with the first year
anniversary, the facility usage numbers are
something to talk about!
The graphic above shows the numbers for
the Hope Center from May 2015 through
April 2016. Everyone who uses the Hope
Center for a scheduled actfvity signs into the
center at a computer check-in statfon,
calculatfng the results you see.
Since the center was opened, over 15,000
individuals have checked in for an actfvity,
equatfng to over 27,000 person-hours, 500
unique visitors partfcipated and attended
actfvitfes such as Homework Help, English
classes, Teen clubs, Girl Scouts, fitness work-
outs, Zumba classes, computer training,
many visitors have attended worship
services, one wedding, and over 185
volunteers were involved in making the
Hope Center operate on a regular basis.
The Hope Center serves individuals, families
and the community through programs that
assist student learning, help adults connect
with one another to offer support and
encouragement, connect local needs within
homes with appropriate resources, and offer
teenagers and young people a message of
hope and love that oflen may not exist
within their surroundings.
Interested in volunteering or learning more
about the Hope Center? Visit us at 7900
Maple Hill Road, Corcoran, MN 55340, or
find us online at: www.mobilehopemn.org.
Absentee Voting – Primary and General Elections
Absentee votfng begins for the August 9 Primary Electfon on June 24, and closes on
August 8 at 5:00 pm. Absentee Votfng Begins for the November 8 General Electfon
on September 23, and closes on November 7 at 5:00 pm. Residents do not need a
reason to absentee vote. Residents can come to City Hall, 8200 County Road 116,
Corcoran, MN 55340, during office hours to vote absentee. Residents can also
submit their absentee ballot applicatfon and vote via mail. New in 2016, if you vote
in person via absentee, you will be able to place your ballot in the ballot counter
seven days prior to the electfon. More informatfon can be found on the City’s
website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us.
e-Pollbooks
New this electfon, electronic poll books (tablet
devices) will replace the paper roster check-in and
paper Electfon Day registratfon. The e-poll books
are expected to help electfon judges through each
step of the process. Voters will stfll receive a
paper ballot for castfng their vote. Opportunitfes
for viewing the new equipment will be available
prior to the August 9 Primary. For more
informatfon visit www.ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Primary Election
The statewide primary electfon will take place on August
9. See the Sample Ballot for the Primary (to the right).
Candidate Forum
Save the date for the City Council Candidate Forum on
October 20, at Corcoran City Hall, 8200 County Road 116,
Corcoran, MN 55340. For more informatfon visit
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us.
New Elections Information Section on the
City of Corcoran Website
A new Electfons informatfon sectfon has been created on
the City’s website to provide additfonal informatfon on
electfons. You can find this sectfon under the
‘Government’ tab on the City’s website,
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Candidate Filing
The City of Corcoran’s next municipal electfon will be held on November 8, 2016.
Corcoran will have three positfons on the General Electfon ballot for City offices:
Mayor (two year term) and two City Councilmember positfons (four year terms).
Interested Corcoran residents can file for these offices at Corcoran City Hall, 8200
County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340. The filing period opens August 2, and
closes at 5:00 pm on August 16. City Hall will be open regular office hours
(Monday—Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) during the filing period with extended hours
on August 6, from 10:00 am untfl 3:00 pm, and August 16, untfl 5:00pm. The filing
fee is $2.00 and is payable upon filing. For more informatfon on candidate filing
contact Jessica Beise, City Clerk/Administratfve Services Coordinator via email at
jbeise@ci.corcoran.mn.us or via phone at 763-400-7029.
Please turn to page 20 for additional election date information.
Corcoran News is published quarterly by
the City of Corcoran to update residents
and businesses on city government news.
City Council
Ken Guenthner, Mayor
kguenthner@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Pat Hank, Councilor
phank@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Mike Keefe Councilor
mkeefe@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Tonya LaFave, Councilor
tlafave@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Ron Thomas, Councilor
rthomas@ci.corcoran.mn.us
City Administrator
Brad Martens
763-400-7030
bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us
City of Corcoran
Main Office — 763-420-2288
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am — 4:00 pm
Upcoming Meetings
Planning & Commission Meetings
July 7, Aug 4, Sept 1, and Oct 6
7:00 pm
Parks & Trails Commission Meetings
July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, and Oct 18
7:00 pm
Corcoran City Council Meetings
July 14, July 28, Aug 11, Aug 25, Sept 8,
Sept 22, Oct 13, and Oct 27
7:00 pm
City Website
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Primary Election Dates
July 19: Last Day to Pre-Register to Vote for
the Primary (Registration on Election
Day Available)
Aug 6: City Hall is Open for Absentee Votfng
In-Person from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Aug 8: In-Person Absentee Votfng Ends
at 5:00 pm
Aug 9: Primary Electfon Day
City Council Candidates
Aug 2: Filing Opens for Candidates
Aug 16: Candidate Filing Closes at 5:00 pm
Are you Registered to Vote?
Voter Registratfon is required prior to
castfng your ballot. Voter registratfon
applicatfons can be completed online at
https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/
VoterRegistratfon/
VoterRegistratfonStep1.aspx, by clicking
here to printout the voter registratfon
applicatfon, or by applying in-person on
electfon day (includes in-person absentee
votfng.)
To register, you must be:
A U.S. citfzen
At least 18 years old on Electfon Day
A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
Finished with all parts of any felony
sentence
You can vote while under guardianship
unless a judge specifically has revoked
your right to vote
You cannot vote if a court has ruled that
you are legally incompetent.
If you have moved, changed names, or haven't
voted within four years, you must update your
registration by completing a new registration
application.
Registration Deadlines
You may register on Electfon Day, however,
individuals are encouraged to register
before Electfon Day to save tfme at the
polling place. Online registratfon deadline is
11:59 pm, 21 days before Electfon Day. If
registering by mail, applicatfons must be
received by your electfon office by 5:00 pm,
21 days before Electfon Day.
General Election Dates
Sept 23: Absentee Votfng Begins
Oct 18: Last Day to Pre-Register to Vote
for the Electfon (Registration on
Election Day Available)
Nov 5: City Hall is Open for Absentee Votfng
In-Person from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Nov 7: In-Person Absentee Votfng Ends
at 5:00 pm
Nov 8: General Electfon Day
For more informatfon on electfons, contact
Jessica Beise, City Clerk / Administratfve
Services Coordinator via email at
jbeise@ci.corcoran.mn.us or via phone at
763-400-7029.
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